SPAGHETTI WITH MUSSELS

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Delicious meaty mussels with spaghetti

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Seafood

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb live mussels
3 Tbsp olive oil
3 clove garlic minced
1/2 c dry white wine
2 c crushed tomatoes
salt and pepper
2 Tbsp fresh basil chopped
8 oz spaghetti

Steps:

  • 1. Soak the mussels in cold salted water for 20 minutes to purge them. Scrub them to remove the beard on the outside. Discard any broken or open mussels. Heat the oil over med high heat. Add the garlic and let cook 1 minute. Add the mussels and wine. Cover and cook until mussels have opened. Remove the mussels with slotted spoon and set aside. Discard any that hasn't opened.
  • 2. Bring the cooking liquid back to a boil. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook the spaghetti until al dente
  • 3. Add a ladle of pasta water to the tomato sauce. Add the mussels and basil to the sauce. With tongs transfer the spaghetti from the water to the sauce. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • 4. Remove from heat and serve.

Jessica Blagdon
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This recipe is a winner! The mussels are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it.


michelle Valtierra
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Beku Raja
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This dish is amazing! The mussels are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making this again.


Jerome Dixon
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The mussels are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lobby Ramuki
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The mussels are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. I served it with a side of pasta and it was a delicious meal.


Hewad Sadat
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I love this recipe! The mussels are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I like to add a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes for a bit of a kick.


odoyo sharon
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This recipe is simple to follow and the results are amazing. The mussels are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


JANE TADALA KAMOWA
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I made this recipe for my boyfriend, who is a big fan of mussels. He loved it! He said it was the best mussels dish he's ever had.


Muhammad Hammad
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. The mussels were plump and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with a side of crusty bread, and it was the perfect meal.


Kinjin 11
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I've never cooked mussels before, but this recipe made it easy. The mussels were tender and flavorful, and the spaghetti was cooked al dente. My family loved it!


Rumi Begum
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This spaghetti with mussels recipe is a keeper! The flavors are incredible, and the mussels are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.